Hope and Strength
I was a weary traveler
lost on life’s road.
Many trials and afflictions
Left scattered on my way.
Finally exhausted and discouraged,
With no foreseeable place to go.
I collapsed in sheer desperation
With a broken spirit and body so weak.
As I lay in my anguish smothered
by the darkness not able to move,
Out of the shadows
came a soft gentle voice.
“Good Morning Sunshine”
the strengthening words
that brought me to my feet.
“Is this seat taken”
Cherished words that gave me hope.
No longer was I debilitated
To arise and conquer
Life’s adversities with those
Precious words in my heart.
He didn’t know
he gave me hope.
He didn’t know
he gave me strength.
One day he came to me
With sorrow in his voice.
Life had turned unfair for him
He was seeking a trusted friend.
With an attentive and understanding
Ear I listened to his distress.
With a sympathetic and unguarded
Heart I experienced his suffering.
The friendship between us has
developed into something special.
Leaning on each other for
Hope in tomorrow and
Strength to begin another day.
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